Linear vs logarithmic scales. 1  Human hearing is better measured on a logarithmic scale than a linear scale. 2  On a linear scale, a change between two values is perceived on the basis of the difference between the values.  On a logarithmic scale, a change between two values is perceived on the basis of the ratio of the two values.
Antimony has been known since ancient times. It is sometimes found free in nature, but is usually obtained from the ores stibnite (Sb 2 S 3) and valentinite (Sb 2 O 3). Nicolas Lemery, lÃ©mery A french, chemist was the first person to scientifically study antimony and its. compounds
Antimony is a chemical element that can be found on the periodic table as the atomic symbol Sb. Knowledge of it dates back to biblical times, when antimony minerals were used in products such as cosmetics. The discovery of antimony is attributed to multiple individuals.